Author: Roya News Team

Roya News is a private news media outlet from Jordan, covering local Jordan news, regional Middle East news, North Africa news and breaking world news from around the world. Roya News is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

The “Israeli” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir are threatening to break up the “Israeli” government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal proposed by Joe Biden. They advocate for the continuation of the war on Gaza with the aim of destroying Hamas entirely. The two leaders have warned Netanyahu that they will withdraw from the coalition if he supports the ceasefire proposal. Their parties collectively won 14 seats in the recent elections, giving Netanyahu’s coalition a total of 64 seats out of 120. The war cabinet minister and former…

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The Hostage and Missing Families Forum is currently in the midst of an “emergency operation” to secure the release of captives held by Hamas in Gaza. They are pushing for a majority vote from the Israeli government and Knesset to greenlight a proposed deal for the captives’ return. In a statement quoted by “The Times of Israel,” the Forum emphasized the urgency of bringing the hostages home, whether for recovery or burial. They are actively engaging with cabinet members, government officials, and Knesset members to garner support for the deal proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The families are calling…

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Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh of Jordan recently highlighted the country’s resilient economy, crediting the strength of the Jordanian Dinar to the Central Bank of Jordan’s prudent policies. With a foreign currency reserve of JOD 19 billion, Jordan is on a promising economic trajectory, despite challenges like the war in Gaza. An important milestone was reached when credit rating agency Moody’s upgraded Jordan’s credit rating for the first time in 21 years, reflecting growing confidence in the economy and trust in Jordanian treasury bonds. Looking ahead, Khasawneh emphasized the government’s commitment to comprehensive political and economic reforms to achieve ambitious growth…

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The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) conducted five massacres in Gaza, resulting in 95 deaths and 350 injuries in the last 24 hours, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health today. The Ministry highlighted that there are still victims trapped under rubble and on the streets, with IOF hindering rescue efforts. With a total death toll of 36,379 martyrs and 82,407 injuries since October 7, 2023, the Ministry emphasized the devastating impact of the ongoing “Israeli” aggression on the Palestinian people. \ Source link

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Jordan will host an emergency international conference on 11 June, focusing on the urgent humanitarian response needed for Gaza. Co-organised by Jordan, Egypt, and the United Nations, the conference aims to address the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip by gathering heads of state, government officials, and leaders of humanitarian organizations. The conference, titled “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza,” will take place at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea. It seeks to identify ways to enhance the international community’s response to the crisis in Gaza, outline necessary measures and operational needs, and…

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The government of Jordan is gearing up to revolutionize the labor market with its plans to introduce a flexible work system by 2024. This system will cater to the evolving trends in the workforce, offering various forms of flexibility like remote work, part-time arrangements, and flexible hours. Employers and employees will have the freedom to agree on the terms of flexible work contracts, ensuring that the job nature aligns with the chosen form of flexibility. Workers eligible for this system include those in academic programs, pregnant women, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. The drafted legislation also outlines the essential components…

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The Jordanian Minister of Labor, Nadia Al-Rawabdeh, recently announced plans for a new flexible work system to adapt to evolving labor market trends. She emphasized the importance of regulating the labor market and implementing procedures to enhance worker protection and promote women’s economic participation. Additionally, Al-Rawabdeh discussed the success of production branches in creating job opportunities for Jordanians in underprivileged areas. The government is providing capital support to investors in these branches, ensuring fair wages and supporting transportation and social security subscriptions. Furthermore, she highlighted the National Employment Program, which supports worker wages and social security subscriptions. Al-Rawabdeh also touched…

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Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz issued a strong warning to Spain, threatening to close the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem if it continues offering consular services to Palestinians. Spain had expressed its objection to Israel’s restrictions on services provided by the Spanish consulate in East Jerusalem. In response to Spain’s stance, Katz took to Twitter to reject any requests to lift the restrictions. He emphasized that any interaction between the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem and Palestinian Authority members would be considered a national security threat to Israel and will be banned. Katz made it clear that Israel would strictly enforce these…

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Jordan is set to host an international conference on emergency humanitarian response in Gaza on June 11. This significant event is being organized jointly by Jordan, Egypt, and the United Nations, with an invitation from King Abdullah II. The conference, spearheaded by King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will bring together leaders from across the globe and heads of various international humanitarian and relief organizations. Held at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center in the Dead Sea area, the conference aims to bolster the international community’s efforts in addressing the dire humanitarian…

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The UN has criticized Israeli authorities for hindering food supplies to Gaza, a violation of international law. UN OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke emphasized the importance of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza’s residents, pointing out the significant obstacles in place. He called on Tel Aviv to ease the entry of aid into the besieged territory, stressing that their legal obligations extend beyond borders and crossings. The Gaza government’s media office also raised concerns about worsening shortages of essential goods, warning of an impending humanitarian crisis including famine and lack of clean water and medicine. The continuous closure of crossings by the Israeli…

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